Tesla SmartThings Samsung has been talking up a renewed effort in the SmartThings smart home ecosystem at CES 2024 . We spoke to Samsung’s executive vice president Jaeyeon Jung, head of Samsung’s SmartThings Team ahead of the show to find out how SmartThings is developing, the impact of Matter […] Click here to view original […]

Samsung Samsung always has a major presence at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, and this year is no exception. The company just unveiled an update to its existing line of smart monitors. This is a modest refresh of last year’s Smart Monitor M8, which was already feature-packed. This one […] Click here to view original

Illustration by Samar Haddad for The Verge I find the simplest way to explain the concept of a smart home is that it’s a natural evolution of our homes. A smart home isn’t fundamentally different from a “regular” home — it’s just the improvement of one. In the same […] Click here to view original

Google Nest Thermostat. Smart thermostats are one of the best investments you can make. There’s a lot to love about saving money, tracking your energy usage, and remotely controlling your heating so that you always come home to a warm space. One thing that can’t be avoided, though, is […] Click here to view original

I shouldn’t have to suffer without automations when my internet goes down. • Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority As someone who grew up with a dial-up internet connection, I get anxious at the thought of any always-online product or service. My smart home is no different — I rely […] Click here to view original

It’s convenience vs. security. Again Key Features U-tec’s new smart lock uses Thread and Matter for lower power and higher security. Smart locks have advantages and disadvantages. Make sure you understand the implications of any smart home devices. Utec Remote Smart Home Lock Smart locks are finally integrating the […] Click here to view original